Hiring and Recruitment
Development of hiring and recruitment practices, including background checks, applications, offer letters, and job descriptions
Drafting and negotiating executive employment and change-in-control agreements
Proper classification of exempt vs. non-exempt employees and independent contractors
Ensuring accurate recordkeeping and compliance with required filings
Policy Development
Creation and implementation of comprehensive employee handbooks
Formulation of anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies
Development of leave policies and procedures
Establishment of proprietary information and trade secret protection policies
Design of grievance and disciplinary procedures
Conducting employment law compliance audits
Employee Relations
Management of employee evaluations and probationary periods
Protection of proprietary information
Handling of leave requests and extensions
Addressing performance issues, corrective actions, and disciplinary measures
Resolution of workplace disputes
Training for management and executives
Investigation and handling of discrimination, harassment claims, and workplace violence
Termination and Employment Conclusion
Guidance on termination considerations, decisions, and risk assessment
Negotiation of severance packages
Management of reductions in force
Dispute Resolution
Investigation, advice, negotiation, mediation, and resolution of various claims including discrimination, harassment, wage and hour disputes, employee classification, and trade secret misappropriation
Representation before state and federal agencies such as EEOC, DFEH, DLSE, EDD, OSHA, and the Department of Labor
Labor Relations
Advisory services on labor and management relations